Top Tent Camping near Janesville, IA
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Best Tent Sites Near Janesville, IA (29)
1. Roadman Roadside Park
1 Review•12 Photos•4 Saves- Phone Service
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- Drinking Water
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2. River Ranch Camping
1 Review•1 Save- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Picnic Table
4. Chickasaw Park
1 Review- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
5. Stoehr Fishing Area
2 Reviews•5 Photos- Pets
- Phone Service
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- Dispersed
- Trash
- Picnic Table
6. Little Turkey Campground
1 Review•2 Photos•5 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
8. Gardner Family Farm and Iowa Hemp Farm Stay
2 Reviews•6 Photos•16 Saves- Pets
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- Phone Service
- Reservable
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- Group
$24 - $45 / night
9. Echo Valley State Park
2 Reviews•4 Photos•10 Saves- Pets
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$5 / night
10. Cutshall Area
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Recent Tent Reviews In Janesville
183 Reviews of 29 Janesville Campgrounds
Leslie K.
ScoutOutback Campground & Resort
Wallaby Cabin Review
This review is for the Wallaby cabin. This cabin supposedly has a bathroom with a shower, 3 beds and a kitchenette. The bathroom has a shower so small it is difficult not to rinse one's hair while applying shampoo. There is no sink in this room for brushing teeth, washing hands or face, etc. There is no mirror either, or hooks for towels or washcloths or clothes. There is also no heater. The cabin has no closet or any place to hang any clothes. There were several bugs crawling on the ceiling. The wall A/C could not help but spew dust, as it was coated with that on the filter and cover. The trash can had a clean bag, which occupants are required to leave in dumpster at checkout. When removing the bag, the stuck-on mess under it was appalling. The bed in each loft area had obviously been used and not changed, as the covers were in disarray and the bottom sheets not clean. The main bed has a zipped on plastic cover which the loose fitting fitted sheet will not stay on, causing occupants to end up sleeping on plastic. We purchased a blanket to go over it for the next night. We would not have stayed more than one night but, as we had reserved 3, it is not refundable. The tv is to the side of the immovable chairs, so that one must have head turned completely to one side to watch. The cabin has such a slant that a ball will roll by itself to the entrance side. All this for more than$350 for 3 night stay.
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Ryan S.
Guide
Cedar View Park
Beautiful park, gross bath house
This is a lovely park. It is fairly quiet, you can hear some highway noise in the distance. The lake is lovely and clean. The spots are gravel, most sites will require some leveling but are not too bad.
Each site has a newer electric pedestal with 30 and 50 amp service, and each site has a water spigot, as well as a picnic table and fire ring.
There are a few sites that back up directly to the lake. There is a swimming beach and a dock. There is a city park adjacent to the campground with a playground and picnic shelter.
I had 3 bars on on T-mobile which got me 64 down and 18 up. On Verizon I had 3 bars which got me 65 down and 12 up.
The shower house was pretty bad though. It was older, which doesn't bother me, but it was dirty. There are camp hosts on site but I guess their duties do not include ever cleaning the restroom. There was food trash in there all week, and if you look around you'll find feces, blood, and personal hygiene trash including used condoms.
I would stay in this campground again because I have a self contained unit and do not need to use the on-site shower house.
- RRyan S.Guide
Oelwein City Park
This is a beautiful city park campground
I enjoyed my 5 night stay at Oelwein City Park Campground. It's located on the south end of town, there is only one business within walking distance. It's a great restaurant (Oelwein Family Restaurant) and it's about a 15 minute walk.
There is one shower house, and several vault toilets throughout the park. The shower house is old and a little run down but was very clean. I had no problems using it.
The city park is adjacent to the campground and has picnic shelters, a playground, and a dog park.
There are electric and water hookups at most sites, and there is a dump station. The park was pretty full on the weekend as you would expect, but very quiet during the week.
I had great Verizon and T-mobile service here.
- RRyan S.Guide
Fontana County Park
New, clean, no trees
There is a brand new campground here with full hookups. There are no trees so I decided to pass and not camp here. Evidently there is an "old" campground somewhere in this park also that I did not find. The signs will direct you to the new campground.
I had good T-mobile and Verizon service here.
- RRyan S.Guide
Klocks Island Park
Crowded and quiet
This seems like a quiet campground. It's just off the highway but there was almost zero traffic on this small highway. I drove through here on a Saturday in mid September. All spots were taken. I had barely usable Verizon service here and no T-mobile service. I was not able to camp here. The restroom building looked fairly new.
- MMaggie C.
Legend
Union Grove State Park
Loved it!
Loved this campground! We just stayed for one night, but wish it had been two. Small and quiet. A few trails to hike and a horse camp that I didn’t have time to explore. Nice lending library as well. Bathroom/shower combos are nice (1 is ADA). Not far off the interstate. Some sites are off with level & weird (ie stairs/door open on an incline and away from the table), and our picnic table was sloped. So pick your site carefully. 19E was ok - table not level and high stairs required from TT but good for Starlink connection and close water spigot (elec only at these sites)
- Niki S.Scout
R Campground, Inc
Very clean, friendly owners, great co-campers
Randy was amazing and very attentive to my questions. Check in was super easy and the directions for check in were clearly spelled out. Everything was mapped out and the website was easy to use as well. The pond itself was pretty to look at and made for great photos, however it was loaded with geese which made it not user friendly. I would recommend this campground, and I will definitely go back to camp again!
- Nick B.
Traveler
Wildcat Bluff County Park
Quiet with good trails
Very nice little park if you like hiking or Frisbee golf. There is not much to the park besides campsites and the Frisbee golf course. It has a small playground with just a few swings and a slide. Bathrooms were horrible. I would not suggest staying unless you have your own restroom. Also there is no dump station so be prepared to take your shit home with you.
- IIra V.Scout
Lazy Acres RV Park
Don’t recommend
We stayed here towards the end of May. They hadn’t cut the grass but was in the process of cutting it. This caused swarms of bugs. We are from Ky backwoods and are use to bugs but this was awful. The bathhouse was clean. The campground is right off the main highway so easy getting off and right back on.
- Greg K.Guide
Alden riverview campground
15$! Alden Riverview Campground
30/50/110 power. Drinking water and dump onsite but not on sites. Wifi! Hot showers, playground,boat launch,fire pits,grills,good camp host.town is right there 2 bars and restaurants. Gas station I think was 8 blocks up to the right. Been hard to find all this for 15 bucks a day!
Lisa T.Scout
George Wyth State Park
Good local camping
Easy in and out late fall camping. I got a great tent spot next to the river. This is a fine campground that I much prefer during the off season (it gets too busy during the warm season for my liking). The connection to hiking trails throughout the park is fantastic.
Terry F.ScoutGilbertson Conservation Education Area
Great place!
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- AAmyScout
Cedar Bend Park
Peaceful place
It was so clean and peaceful. Not overly crowded. The camp host was so friendly and helpful.
- vvickieScout
Cedar View Park
Wonderful Find!
Great find! We thought we would be dry camping because it was Labor Day weekend. We found this Park on the app and thought we would check it out. It’s first come first serve. I really never thought there would be any hookups because of what I had read, but they had electric and water! We found a spot right on the Lake! Very busy but wonderful view, location and was only $20.00!
Matthew S.Traveler
Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA
Nice Park/Clean Bathrooms
This is a quiet and nice park. Lots of pull through lots. I am missing a swimming pool but they do have a beach by a pond if that interests you. Bathrooms are cleaned daily but at times are quite nasty. Not their fault people are just nasty.
- PPJTraveler
Riverview Park Campground
Clean open Campground
There’s a bit of road noise, but there’s lot of room here on a Tuesday. The grounds are well kept. Was able to get a clear view to the north for excellent Starlink reception.
Elizabeth K.ScoutDelaware County Coffins Grove Park
Quiet, peaceful family campground
Nice, smaller campground! No designated spots, so great for groups to circle up and camp together (we camp here every year for our family reunion). Newer playground that my kids love, sand so that’s an extra play optional. Small creek runs through the park (on the edge of the campground) and a fun place for kids to explore and play in.
- RRichard &.Guide
Waterloo - Lost Island Waterpark KOA
Great place to stay
We stayed at started at the Lost Island water park KOA for just one night while passing through the area. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. Sites are gravel for the RV, reasonably level, and very well maintained. Most sites are pull through. Hookups are in very good condition. Each site had a grassy area with a picnic table. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a playground, beach and fenced dog area. Cost was very good for the amenities provided.
The campground had a store, gas station and propane available.
We had 4 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. We enjoyed our brief stay at this campground. We will stay again when traveling this way.
Pat F.Guide
Six Pine - Backbone State Park
Hidden treasure
Stayed in march it was cold but very nice park , restrooms were nice shower house was closed and locked but the scenery on the hiking trail was amazing
Nicolas N.Traveler
Lime Creek Park
Can’t go wrong for $15
Electric, pit toilets, fire ring, picnic table, fishing stream, playground and NOBODY AROUND. This is a gem no more than 5 min off the highway. It might not have the views and whatnot but can’t beat that for convenience!
Tammie C.Guide
Shellrock River Co Preserve
You can't beat free
Secluded free camping with port a potty, fire rings and a shelter. My AT&T service worked enough for a podcast but not streaming.
- JJoel L.Guide
Deerwood Park
Great we spot
Quiet, camp host was nice. Firewood available for purchase for $1. Nice lake very close to the campground.
- Jeannie D.Guide
Six Pine - Backbone State Park
Just stunning
This campground was large. The lake reminded me of a puzzle I did with my grandma as a kid. It was fall, and it was just gorgeous. There was a wedding the weekend we were there, but we were lucky to explore the tower the day prior. The nearby communities offer ameneties, which were needed as I sprained a knee hiking the backbone trail my third go. Absolutely adored the weekend we spent here. Wonderful neighbors, great spacious, level sites. I want to say we had electric only, and service was definitely spotty in most areas of camp. We used Verizon, and could not hulu.
- HHolly B.Scout
Deerwood Park
Good location terrible showers
They were kind but the neighbors were terrible so we left
Quintan B.ScoutGilbertson Conservation Education Area
Education is cool
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Jayne M.GuideGeorge Wyth State Park
Pretty wooded spot
Be sure to go to Diner 63 for lunch or dinner while you’re there. Outstanding food great value
- mmichelleTraveler
Wilder City Park
Beautiful city park
Wilder Park is a beautiful city park. Very much a gem, quiet and peaceful . 50 + sites with about half of them full hook up. Costs for a full hook up in 2022 was under $25 a night. The park has two fishing areas, a dog park,pickle ball, volleyball mini golf, basketball and two playgrounds. A beautiful walking and bike path connects the parks to the neighboring cities. A free dump is also available. We highly recommend this park. 1
Guide to Janesville
Camping near Janesville, IA, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are great spots to explore.
What to do:
- Hiking Trails: Enjoy the scenic trails at Backbone State Park. One visitor mentioned, "The scenery on the hiking trail was amazing," making it a perfect spot for nature lovers.
- Fishing: Try your luck at Pine Lake State Park, where one camper said, "Fishing is good here, as are the hiking trails." It’s a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
- Canoeing and Kayaking: Rent a canoe at Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground. A happy camper shared, "This campground has it all. Easy access for kayaking and tubing on the Upper Iowa River."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at George Wyth State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "The bathrooms were warm and really clean," which is always a plus.
- Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at Six Pines Campground — Backbone State Park. A visitor remarked, "Great spacious, level sites," making it comfortable for families and groups.
- Quiet Atmosphere: Campers love the peaceful vibe at Pinicon Ridge Park. One reviewer said, "Great place to kick back and relax," perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
What you should know:
- Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service at some campgrounds. A camper at Backbone State Park mentioned, "Service was definitely spotty in most areas of camp."
- Reservations: Some campgrounds, like Pulpit Rock Campground, can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. One visitor noted, "There was only one site available when we made the reservation."
- Mosquitoes: Be aware that some areas, like George Wyth State Park Campground, can have a lot of mosquitoes during certain seasons. A camper warned, "There were tremendous amounts of mosquitoes at the campground during our visit."
Tips for camping with families:
- Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like Clear Lake State Park Campground. A parent shared, "The playground was fun for the kids, nice beach access!"
- Family-Friendly Activities: Choose spots that offer various activities. One camper at Pine Lake State Park mentioned, "Tons of great tent sites, but it seemed like the RV spots were pretty close together," making it a good option for families who want to camp together.
- Clean Facilities: Families appreciate clean bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Beeds Lake State Park said, "The bathrooms were the cleanest I’ve seen at a state park."
Tips from RVers:
- Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites, like Lost Island Waterpark KOA. One RVer noted, "Sites are gravel for the RV, reasonably level, and very well maintained."
- Amenities: Check for amenities like dump stations and electric hookups. A camper at Pinicon Ridge Park mentioned, "The site was a level rock pad which was very spacious with a fire ring and picnic table."
- Quiet Spots: Seek out quieter campgrounds for a more relaxing experience. One RVer at Chimney Rock Canoe and Campground said, "We have been here during the week and have had the place pretty much to ourselves."
Camping around Janesville, IA, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking peace and quiet.
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